News List

I’ll be the first to tell you that education has not always been a focal point in Congress, but it is increasingly becoming one of the most critical domestic issues facing our country. As such, in this week’s newsletter (which you can sign up to receive here), I wanted to share my views on education reform and update you on the work Congress is doing to improve and strengthen our… Read more »

For the past seven months, the 114th Congress has been hard at work on the issues facing America. But there still is much to be done.  In this week’s newsletter (which you can sign up to receive here), I thought I would bring to your attention one of the bills I hope will join the 49 that have been signed into law so far this Congress – and that’s the Opioid Addiction Treatment… Read more »

As you may know, last night Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer of New York publically announced that he will oppose the Iran nuclear deal when it comes to the Senate for a vote.  Now, Senator Schumer and I agree on practically nothing – but I cannot stress how much I agree with his position and how much his stance matters to Congress’s ability to ultimately defeat one of the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement regarding President Obama's announced Clean Power Plan (CPP):  “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to act with total disregard for the average American's energy bill in carrying out the will of this radical Administration.  The decision to finalize the Clean Power Plan under the… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) is currently seeking hard-working college students and recent graduates to serve as interns in his Washington, D.C. office, as well as his district offices in Rogers, Fort Smith, and Harrison, for the following session: Fall 2015: August - December* *Dates are flexible. A congressional internship is a rewarding experience, and both Washington, D.C. and… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after House passage of the VA Accountability Act of 2015 (H.R. 1994) and the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 (H.R. 3236):  “The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is continuing to make great strides to right unacceptable practices occurring at VA hospitals across… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act: “Businesses across the Third District and all over the country are being strangled by endless regulations.  Instead of growing their companies – and our economy – they are having to use their resources to comply… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act: “As a former mayor, I understand firsthand the danger illegal immigration poses to local communities and firmly believe that cities should put the safety and security of its citizens before the interests of those here illegally.  Our… Read more »

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton – along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-1), French Hill (AR-2), Steve Womack (AR-3), and Bruce Westerman (AR-4) – today announced over $7 million in funding for Arkansas Higher Education under the U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services Program. “Supporting diversity throughout higher education is important for our state.… Read more »

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today released the following statement regarding the death of Staff Sergeant David Wyatt in the tragic shootings in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Thursday, July 16, 2015: “I am heartbroken to learn of the loss of Staff Sergeant David Wyatt, who was gunned down performing his duties as Battery Operations Chief, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine… Read more »